Meatball Burgers

Instructions

Sauce

Place the tomato puree, vegetable broth, Italian Herb Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Sea Salt, Maple Syrup, Crushed Chillies and Ground Black Pepper into a bowl and mix until combined.

Burgers

Sauté the mushrooms, kale and garlic in oil over a medium heat until soft (around 10 - 15 minutes). Leave to cool.

Place the lentils, bread crumbs, oats, walnuts, some of the sauce, thyme, basil, oregano and salt into a food processor and pulse until the mixture sticks together. (Add a bit more sauce if needed but make sure it's not too wet!)

Add the mushrooms, kale and garlic to the processor and pulse until incorporated. Place the mixture into a bowl and keep in the fridge overnight or for at least 20 minutes.

Shape the mixture into burger patties or meat balls, place in a pan with oil over a medium heat and cook for 15 minutes on each side or bake for 20 - 25 minutes (190C).

Serve in buns with leftover sauce, cheese and toppings of your choice.